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From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Benue State has called on the the governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, to warn his appointees to desist from making inflammatory comments that could deepen the already fragile security situation in the state.
The PDP, in a statement in Makurdi by its state Vice Chairman, Zone A, Mr. Abraham Waroh made the call in reaction to a video making the rounds on social media in which the Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Mr. Aondowase Kunde allegedly said that the people of Jechira intermediate area of the state, comprising Vandeikya and Konshisha local government areas, (LGAs), who fail to support the governor could be compelled to do so with the use of a task-force.
The party condemned the alleged statement, warning that it was an invitation to anarchy.
The statement read: “PDP calls on Governor Hyacinth Alia to rein in the Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Mr. Aondowase Kunde, before he instigates further violence in Vandeikya, Konshisha and other parts of Benue North East.
“This call has become necessary due to comments made by Mr. Kunde in a viral video, where he called for the establishment of a task force to harass Benue people of Jechira extraction, who do not support Governor Hyacinth Alia.
“The PDP condemns Mr. Kunde’s remarks, as Benue people have the freedom of association as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
The party also referenced other incidents allegedly involving the Commissioner and said it had resolved to petition relevant security agencies regarding his alleged latest comment and urged that he should be invited for questioning.
When contacted on the allegation, Mr Kunde told our reporter on phone that he would respond soon.
